The sky on
your birthday.
The Mysterious Rings of Supernova 1987A
The brightest supernova in recent history, SN 1987A, erupted in 1987 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. What remains is a central object surrounded by curious rings. This Hubble Space Telescope image from 1994 confirmed the rings' existence. Their origin remains a mystery.
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Released on your day
Space pictures released on your month and day in other years, or a few days either side. Each one is sharp enough to print as a poster.
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Released on 6 February 2012 Transforming galaxies See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2013 Wide-field view of the entire Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 1990 Galaxy NGC 1808 See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2017 A spiral in Andromeda See it as a poster -
Released on 6 February 2019 Digitized Sky Survey image around the HII region LHA 120-N 180B See it as a poster
In tropical astrology, 6 FEB 2000 falls under Aquarius (♒). The sign's window runs from 01-20 through 02-18. Aquarius is home to the Helix Nebula, the closest planetary nebula to Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 6 FEB 2000.
Questions about February 6, 2000
What space photo was released on February 6, 2000?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2000 was "The Mysterious Rings of Supernova 1987A". It's the card at the top of this page.
What was the Moon's phase on February 6, 2000?
A new moon, about 2% lit.
What day of the week was February 6, 2000?
February 6, 2000 was a Sunday, day 37 of the 366 days in 2000.
Is it free?
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